Auto Sales

2026 set for record auto sales, likely to touch 32 million units: Fada

Overall vehicle retail fell to about 3.17 million units as Diwali shifted to November this year, while electric vehicle sales rose 45 per cent to a record 355,000 units

SUV gains to cushion volume weakness in tractors for M&M amid new launches

Strong SUV demand, new launches and capacity expansion are expected to offset tractor volume weakness, even as M&M cuts its FY27 tractor industry growth guidance to flattish

Auto dealers expect strong Dhanteras sales as demand remains robust

Automobile dealers expect strong Dhanteras sales today, with demand holding up across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles, while supply constraints in electric vehicles are likely to limit deliveries in some segments. Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) President Sai Giridhar said the overall market sentiment was positive, with demand remaining strong across vehicle categories. "Overall, it is a strong demand. And all segments put together, be two-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles, all segments are going strong. Though probably in electric vehicles -- two-wheelers or four-wheelers -- you can see some supply constraints," he said. Auto dealers said the festival calendar, with Dhanteras on November 6 and Diwali on November 8, placed a major retail sales period within the month. According to them, vehicle registration trends during the festival season have been encouraging so far. Entered November with optimism. FADA's online members'

Auto retail sales fall 23.8% in October to 3.172 million units: Fada

India's automobile retail sales declined 23.8 per cent year-on-year to over 31.72 lakh units in October this year on a high base, with a decline in two-wheeler and passenger vehicle registrations, according to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The drop reflects Dhanteras and Diwali falling in November this year, while both Navratri and Diwali were in October last year, with strong pent-up demand post the GST cut. Two-wheeler retail sales fell 28.35 per cent to 23.21 lakh units, while passenger vehicle sales dropped 4.23 per cent to 5.08 lakh units during the month. "October is India's largest retail month of the year, and this year it must be read with the calendar firmly in mind," said FADA President Sai Giridhar, adding that the year-on-year decline is almost entirely optical. "Last October was an exceptional month that carried both Navratri and Deepawali together, over and above the pent-up demand released after the GST 2.0 rate cuts of 22nd ...

Car wholesales rose 12.4% to 528,384 units in October on festival demand

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose to 528,384 units in October, supported by festive demand, GST cuts, income-tax relief and comparatively lower interest rates

Auto revenue seen rising up to 28% in Q2; input costs may squeeze margins

Q2 results preview: Volume-led sales growth may outpace profits

Auto dealers gear up for robust Oct as festival season bookings rise

Auto dealers expect deferred purchases to convert into festive deliveries from mid-October, while higher PV inventory and EV supply constraints remain key monitorables

PV retail volumes record highest September sales at 427,213 units: Fada

At the same time, commercial vehicle sales grew 37.62 per cent year-on-year in September 2026 at 103,557 units

M&M sales rise 15% YoY to 115K vehicles in September, 64K SUVs sold

Mahindra & Mahindra on Thursday reported a 15 per cent year-on-year rise in overall auto sales for the month of September at 1,14,874 vehicles, including exports. In the Utility Vehicles segment, Mahindra sold 64,092 vehicles in the domestic market, a growth of 14 per cent and overall, 1,14,874 vehicles, including exports, it said in a statement. The domestic sales for commercial vehicles stood at 30,420 in September, registering a growth of 14 per cent. "In September, SUV sales clocked 64,092 units with a growth of 14 per cent, and total vehicle sales stood at 1,14,874, a 15 per cent YoY growth. "Adding to this momentum, we are proud to have crossed the milestone of 1 lakh billing of our Electric Origin SUVs since launch," Velusamy R, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said.

Rural India's auto demand holds despite weak rains in August: Fada data

Two-wheeler production grew 15.2% overall as scooters, typically more urban-weighted, grew faster at 26.7% than motorcycles at 9.1% domestically, even as motorcycle exports rose 33.4%

One year of GST 2.0: Bharat shines, small car sales revive in auto sector

According to Fada, most of the revival happened in small-car sales due to better-performing rural markets

PV inventory climbs as dealers prep for festivals, keep discounts in check

PV dealer inventory rises to 38-40 days ahead of the festive season, but discounts remain contained as automakers balance stock and demand

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches rise 36.5% to 439,309 units in August

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches from companies to dealers rose 36.5 per cent year-on-year to 4,39,309 units in August, industry body SIAM said on Tuesday. Passenger vehicle dispatches were at 3,21,901 units in August 2025, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) said in a statement. Total two-wheeler sales increased 10.5 per cent to 20,34,698 units last month, as against 18,41,954 units in August last year, it added. Three-wheeler dispatches were up 22.8 per cent in the previous month at 93,764 units as against 76,324 units in the year-ago period, it added.

Electric PV and e2W sales rise on-year, dip sequentially in August

VinFast climbs to 4th, Hyundai's registrations more than double

Royal Enfield sales rise 11% to 126K units in Aug on strong domestic demand

Motorcycle maker Royal Enfield on Tuesday reported an 11 per cent growth in total sales in August at 1,26,479 units, as compared to 1,14,002 units in the same month last year. Domestic sales last month were at 1,14,204 units as against 1,02,876 units in August 2025, also registering a growth of 11 per cent. B Govindarajan, Managing Director - Eicher Motors Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer - Royal Enfield, said, "August was another growth month for us, continuing our strong sales momentum and setting a robust foundation as we head into the festive season in India." He further stated, "Our key international markets also continued on a strong growth trajectory during the month.

Hyundai Motor India sales rise 8.8% in August on record domestic demand

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Tuesday reported an 8.8 per cent rise in total sales at 65,796 units in August. The total monthly sales comprised domestic sales of 54,396 units, up 23.6 per cent year-on-year, and exports of 11,400 units, the company stated. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, said, "We continue to sustain strong growth momentum in FY2027, with domestic sales growing by 12.6 per cent YoY during the April-August period. Our August domestic sales of 54,396 units (23.6 pc growth YoY), the highest-ever figure for any August month, reflect the popularity of Hyundai's versatile product portfolio." He further said that while total exports in August were impacted by logistical constraints arising from the ongoing conflict in West Asia and the broader geo-political environment during the month, the company remains optimistic that export demand will continue to be strong in the coming months as the geo-political situation improves.

Tata Motors commercial vehicle sales jump 49% to 44,411 units in August

Tata Motors Ltd on Tuesday reported a 49 per cent growth in total commercial vehicle sales in August at 44,411 units as compared to 29,863 units in the same month last year. Domestic commercial vehicle sales were up 33 per cent at 36,619 units last month as compared to 27,481 units in August last year, Tata Motors Ltd said in a statement. International business volumes were at 7,792 units in August as against 2,382 units in the year-ago month, registering a 227 per cent growth year-on-year.

JSW MG Motor India posts 14% rise in August wholesales at 7,508 units

JSW MG Motor India reported a 14 per cent year-on-year rise in August wholesales, reaching 7,508 units, the company announced on Tuesday. The sales volume during August 2025 were recorded at 6,578 units. The company said it continued its strong momentum across both its Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and New Energy Vehicle (NEV) portfolios during the reporting month. JSW MG Motor India last month launched its Tomahawk SUV, built on the company's first SUV on its Multi-New Energy Vehicle platform, ADAPT. The latest SUV model Tomahawk is available in both EV and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrain options. The company has also commenced dispatches of the MG Hector Tomahawk EV to dealerships across India, JSW MG Motor India said.

M&M vehicle sales jump 42% to 108K units in August on high SUV demand

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Tuesday reported a 42 per cent jump in total vehicle sales to 1,07,648 units in August compared with the same month last year, driven by SUV sales, which grew 50 per cent year-on-year in the domestic market. The overall auto sales for August 2026 stood at 1,07,648 vehicles, a growth of 42 per cent, including exports, the company said in a statement. In the Utility Vehicles segment, the company said it sold 59,257 vehicles in the domestic market, registering a growth of 50 per cent year-on-year. Overall, it sold 61,167 utility vehicles, including exports. It said domestic sales of commercial vehicles stood at 27,415 units, registering a year-on-year growth of 22 per cent. "Demand continues to remain strong across our portfolio, with the updated Scorpio-N and BE 6 SPORTEQ receiving strong market response from customers. We look forward to building on this momentum during the festive season," the company said.

Festival stocking lifts July auto wholesale dispatches; 2W exports jump 28%

Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers posted double-digit growth in July, while two-wheeler exports rose 27.7 per cent as the auto industry entered the festive season